Spring 2005
Issue 5

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Calendar of Events

March

[In March]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

April

[In April]
Cancer Control Month

National Public Health Week

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week

May

[In May]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

World No Tobacco Day

June

[In June]
National Cancer Survivors Day

National Men's Health Week

September

[In September]
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

October

[In October]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Healthy Lung Month

November

[In November]
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

National Healthy Skin Month

National Marrow Awareness Month

Kick Butts Day

April 13, 2005

www.kickbuttsday.org

Kick Butts Day is an annual initiative that encourages activism and leadership among elementary, middle, and high school students. Kick Butts Day rallies and events take place in every state as well as in several nations, demonstrating that kids are powerful voices in the fight against tobacco.



		[In Letter from the Editors] Letter From the Editors One of the questions most frequently asked of cancer doctors after a treatment course has been decided upon is "What should I eat?" In the arena of cancer prevention, this faith that food is the answer to all questions is even more widespread and unshakable. [more]





		[In News from the NCI] News from the NCI Five years ago, the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Division of Cancer Prevention set out to create a strong, investigator-driven network to conduct translational research to identify tests for early cancer and cancer risk. [more]





		[In Additional Information] State Legislation Legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in various states. [more] Federal Legislation Federal legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in the US Congress. [more] Make Your Voice Heard Contact your Congressional representatives, the White House, or other government agencies to express your support of cancer prevention legislation and to urge the funding of cancer prevention research. [more] Other Information Resources [more]





		National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There are over 145,000 new cases and more than 56,000 deaths annually from this disease--one of the most preventable of all cancers-- in the US alone. [more]





		Race for the Cure 2005 marks the 22nd anniversary year of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Komen Race for the Cure®, the largest series of 5K runs/walks in the world. More than 1.5 million people are expected to participate. Not able to do the 5K? There's a virtual race that lets you participate via your computer. Proceeds from the series help fund breast cancer research and breast health initiatives (such as screening and treatment programs) on a local level. Visit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Web site ( www.komen.org) to learn more about the race.


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